Ovarian cancer Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Necdet Uskent is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's first bone marrow transplant. Dr. Uskent holds the European Medical Oncology Certificate and focuses on breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. He works at a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Founder of the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).
• A founding member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at Royal Free and University College Hospital in London.
• Treats complex hematological conditions including lymphomas and myeloma.

Professor Sezer Saglam is a senior medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with high-level expertise in complex tumour management.

• Holds a professorship in medical oncology from Istanbul University
• Specialises in systemic therapies for advanced-stage gynaecological cancers
• Current member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at the Istanbul University Oncology Institute

Professor Saban Sec leads the medical oncology team at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on urogenital and rare tumours. He serves as a representative for the Turkish Medical Oncology Association, helping set national standards for patient care.

• Specialises in urogenital cancers, managing complex malignancies of the reproductive system
• Expert in rare tumour treatments, providing options for hard-to-treat cases
• Researches genetic markers and mutation profiles to tailor specific drug therapies
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Dr. Cemil Bilir is a professor of medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and chemotherapy for lung, breast, and prostate cancers. A former research fellow at Northeastern University in Boston, he focused on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine. Dr. Bilir works at a JCI-accredited facility where academic physicians provide around-the-clock care.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Completed a specialized clinical rotation at the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including stage 4 lung cancer and sarcoma.
• Current Ph.D. student in inorganic chemistry at Sakarya University.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.

Professor Ercan Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with deep roots in Istanbul's top medical institutions.

• Specialises in medical oncology at Kocaeli University – a leading research and teaching hospital
• Trained in internal medicine at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine
• Focuses on systemic treatments for advanced-stage ovarian cancer cases
• Expertise includes targeted therapies and chemotherapy protocols

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a board-certified medical oncologist specialising in drug-resistant and advanced ovarian cancer cases at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• ESMO board-certified specialist with expert knowledge in European cancer treatment protocols
• Specialises in carboplatin desensitisation – a technique that allows patients to safely continue vital chemotherapy despite allergic reactions
• Serves as a sub-investigator for international clinical trials, including the use of Olaparib for advanced ovarian cancer
• Researches hemogram parameters to better predict patient outcomes and survival in late-stage ovarian carcinoma

Professor Gul Alco is a leading radiation oncologist at Medipol Hospital who specialises in precise radiotherapy for gynaecological tumours.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Medipol University, training the next generation of cancer specialists
• Uses intensity-modulated radiation therapy to target cancer cells while protecting surrounding healthy organs
• Member of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology and the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
• Focuses on curative and palliative radiotherapy for advanced-stage cases

Professor Turkan Ozturk Topcu is a specialist medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA.

• Specialises in medical oncology for gynaecological cases including ovarian and uterine cancers
• Previously worked at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic in Canada
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at Karadeniz Technical University, a leading Turkish medical institution
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Dr. Atakan Topcu is a medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating solid tumors including lung, breast, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Topcu is an Associate Professor with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He sits on the Editorial Board of the medical journal BMC Cancer.

• Expertise in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and geriatric oncology care.
• Treats cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.
• Maintains active membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital specializing in advanced oncology treatments.

Dr Elnur Sahibov is a specialist radiation oncologist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on targeted radiation therapy for complex tumours.

• Trained at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Specialises in precise radiation delivery to treat advanced-stage gynaecological cancers
• Uses external beam radiation to shrink tumours and manage symptoms effectivey
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate post-operative radiation protocols

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.